Because of my selective memory, hiking Table Rock isn’t all that different from riding Disney’s Tower of Terror. Whether I’m wheezing up boulders or voluntarily…
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White, Black, Brown… and Beige
2019 marks 400 years of slavery in America (1619-2019). Thousands of people across the United States have gathered to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the…
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An Invitation to Love
One of the most exciting discoveries of my young life was to learn in 4th grade science class how sunlight, when refracted, transforms into a…
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A Seat at the Table
Hello dear friends! My name is Melissa Brown and I serve as the Development Associate at JustFaith Ministries. I am always so astounded by the…
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Finding Church
Hi, I’m Kristin, the new Director of Programs. It’s an honor to be sitting here at Muriel’s old desk, spending my days immersed in Strength…
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People Before Politics
In August of last year, my family relocated to Louisville for my full-time work as the Executive Director of JustFaith Ministries. We decided to rent…
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Are We Possessed?
This weekend’s scripture passage features a man “who has demons” whom Jesus heals. This particular passage might seem especially relevant after twelve more people were…
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Called to be Advocates
This coming Sunday is Pentecost; the day Christians celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles (and other followers of Jesus), after Jesus’…
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My Assumptions About My Assumptions
Many years ago when I managed a family outreach center/food pantry, people would often ask me how we determined who to serve and who not…
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The Audacity to Believe in World Peace
In 2005 when I was coordinating the JustFaith program in Des Moines, Iowa, two or three of our JustFaith groups came together to do an…